Importing trophy deer across state lines for breeding, among other purposes, is a violation of the federal Lacey Act and punishable with up to five years in prison.

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AGFC: Importing deer into Arkansas a federal violation

The Arkansas Game and Fish Commission reminded state residents this week that importing deer violates both state and federal regulations, and severe penalties can be assessed.

The reminder came following a case in Mississippi in which three men and a corporation have been cited with a 13-count federal indictment. Ronald W. Reine, 67, Brian R. Reine, 44, Bruce A. Swilley Jr., 27, and Omni Pinnacle, LLC, all of Slidell, La., were charged with various violations of the Lacey Act for importing live white-tailed deer into ...